CFIA Undeclared Peanut and Gluten in Cumin and Paprika - 2015-2016

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared peanut and gluten in cumin and paprika products. 299 samples were tested in this survey, and approximately 19% (57) of the samples were found to contain undeclared gluten and/or peanut. Most positive results were found in the ground/powdered cumin products. Only 1 ground/powdered cumin product containing undeclared gluten was deemed to represent a health risk and was recalled.